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Introduction — Unit test

Question 6 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Jennifer suffers from a decreased sense of smell because of repeated colds and allergies. She most likely suffers from which disorder?

Answer
A
dysosmia
B
hyposmia
C
phantosmia
D
parosmia

Explanation

Hyposmia is a reduced ability to smell, which matches Jennifer’s decreased sense of smell. Repeated colds and allergies can interfere with the sense of smell. Phantosmia means smelling something that is not present, while parosmia involves distorted smells.

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